Cong overshoots BJP

Congress party President, Sonia Gandhi watches as Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh interacts with media at her residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009.

Congress party President, Sonia Gandhi watches as Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh interacts with media at her residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009.
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Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha candidate, Kapil Sibal celebrates his win with his wife and workers at Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.

Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha candidate, Kapil Sibal celebrates his win with his wife and workers at Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.
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The deserted Bharatiya Janta Party's headquarters in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.

The deserted Bharatiya Janta Party's headquarters in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats. (AP/Gurinder Osan)

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Congress suporters celebrate their victory by dancing outside Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.

Congress suporters celebrate their victory by dancing outside Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.
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Congress suporters celebrate their victory outside Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.

Congress suporters celebrate their victory outside Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.
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Congress suporters celebrate their victory by burning crackers outside Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.

Congress suporters celebrate their victory by burning crackers outside Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.
(PTI/Kamal Kishore)

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Congress party President, Sonia Gandhi poses with Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh interacts with media at her residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.

Congress party President, Sonia Gandhi poses with Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh interacts with media at her residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.
(BCCL/Neeraj Paul)

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Bharatiya Janata Party senior leaders, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Arun Jaitley and Prakash Javdekar during a press meet at the party headquarters in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.

Bharatiya Janata Party senior leaders, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Arun Jaitley and Prakash Javdekar during a press meet at the party headquarters in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.
(AFP/Manpreet Romana)

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Congress East Delhi candidate, Sandeep Dikshit celebrates his victory with his supporters. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.

Congress East Delhi candidate, Sandeep Dikshit celebrates his victory with his supporters. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.
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A congress suporter celebrates their victory by pumping a pipe outside Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.

A congress suporter celebrates their victory by pumping a pipe outside Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi on May 16, 2009. UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats. On the day 'Election 2009' results were out, UPA retains power by getting 255 seats and BJP concedes defeat by just getting 155 seats.
(BCCL/Neeraj Paul)